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S61 AKA

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 AKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to sills and wheel arches

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,222 miles

osf wing corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,364 miles

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2010 111,856 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 111,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,246 miles

ADVISE REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING BAD

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 108,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADVISE REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING BAD

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 101,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 90,672 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 90,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 81,702 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S61 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S61 AKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S61 AKA registered?

S61 AKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S61 AKA safe to buy?

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